Hello everyone!

Hope you've all been well. I'm writing to you after the longest time. I'm slowly starting to come out from my self-imposed time-out. 

What better way to get back to writing and blogging than by reflecting on my 24 years of life. 

I will be 24 in another week. Can you believe it?

To commemorate the occasion (well before it happens), I thought I will share with all of you 24 things I've learned in my 24 years of life, in the form of a note to myself.

1. Mom and Dad are alarmingly right about many, many things. Always hear out their perspective on things.

2.  It's okay to stand up for yourself even if it is difficult at times because you're not used to doing it often.

3. Try your best to make at least one person smile through a kind gesture. 

4. Take time for yourself off social media. While SM is amazing, it can also cloud your judgment about your life because you're constantly drawing comparisons with others.

5. Speaking of...try not to compare your life with that of anyone else. Instead focus on what you do and what you want out of life.

6. You don't have to live your life according to anyone else, even if they have good intentions.

7. Do things at your own pace. Even if it means you're 'getting there' slower than the rest.

8. There will be days where you "just can't", but those days will pass. 

9. Accept your emotions.

 10. Anxiety is controllable.

11. Know when to push yourself out of your comfort zone, because the rewards are so worth it!

12. Always be open for new adventures.

13. Accept that you can't make time for everything and everyone. This doesn't mean you have to let go of people or opportunities, but rather it concerns with prioritising. 

14. Don't beat yourself up for saying 'no'. 

15. Learn how to manage your time, so you can make time for most if not everything and everyone. 

16. Recognise the people who are ready to support you and accept that support.

17. Surround yourself with people who are inspiring.

18. Know your worth and know the difference between what you do and don't deserve.

19. Be honest to yourself and know your limits. You don't have to pretend like you're not affected by what happens around you.

20. Forgive yourself for your mistakes, because you cannot be both perfect and human.

21. Re-evaluate how you talk to yourself. Remember how you learned this in psych class?

22. Self-care is a priority, don't let yourself forget that. So take time for yourself, bake, listen to your oldies records, colour in on that book you got from TBBW. Whatever it takes to make yourself content and at peace.

23. Know that it's the little things that count.

24. Believe in the power of a good cup of tea.

Let me know what you think, and if there are any lessons you've learnt from your life that you would like to share with me, please feel free to leave a comment down below.

Thank you so much for reading,

Much Love,